🇦🇲🇪🇹 Today I welcomed Ethiopia’s new Ambassador Genet Teshome Jirru. We discussed opportunities for expanding trade, cooperation in the jewellery sector, business forums, direct flights, as well as TRIPP and the Crossroad of Peace.

I attended the opening of the Armenia–France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFA) in Yerevan. The Chamber will strengthen our economic ties, support joint ventures, and open new opportunities for Armenian products in French and European markets. 🤝🇦🇲🇫🇷

🇦🇲🇬🇪 During the official visit of the President of Armenia to Georgia, I met in Tbilisi with Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili. We discussed cooperation in transport and logistics, as well as other key economic agenda issues. 🤝

In Tbilisi, I met with Georgia’s Minister of Environmental protection and Agriculture, David Songulashvili, with Deputy Minister Arman Khojoyan also attending. We discussed ensuring the smooth transit of Armenian brandy shipments and the mutual recognition of isotope test results.

🇦🇲🇷🇺 Today I met with Russia’s Ambassador Sergey Kopirkin. We discussed expanding economic cooperation, boosting trade, strengthening ties in agribusiness and plant health, ensuring smooth exports, creating joint ventures, and deepening cooperation in tourism.

Today I chaired the regular meeting of the Developers’ Working Group at the Ministry of Economy. With Deputy Minister Edgar Zakaryan, we discussed the concept of the Law on Development Activity, bankruptcy procedures, the TradeIn system, and other key issues.

I chaired the Board of Trustees meeting of FREDA at the Ministry of Economy. We reviewed the key points of the Foundation’s activity report as of December 31, 2024, including asset valuation results and applied methodology, together with our partners and colleagues.

I participated online in the 6th meeting of the EAEU Agro-Industrial Policy Council in Minsk. I presented Armenia’s agro-industrial development prospects and we discussed cooperation, financing mechanisms and digitalization. The next meeting will be held in 2026 in Kazakhstan.

Today I chaired the SME Development Sub-Council meeting, where we discussed steps to improve SME development, boost efficiency, and enhance the business environment. We continue working toward a strong and competitive SME sector in Armenia.

I chaired an extraordinary meeting of the FSIB Management Council. FSIB Head Tigran Petrosyan presented the 2026 annual activity and inspection programs. We also reviewed the 2026 activity plan of the Quality Assurance Department.

In Istanbul, I took part in the global “Zero Waste Forum,” which brought together nearly two dozen agriculture ministers. I also held brief conversations with the ministers of Türkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Iraq on zero-waste initiatives.

In Istanbul, I delivered remarks at the global “Zero Waste Forum.” I emphasized Armenia’s priorities of saving water resources and reducing food loss, and highlighted our newly adopted Framework Action Plan for developing a green, sustainable and circular economy.

Met with Turkey’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı in Istanbul. We reaffirmed our readiness to continue dialogue and discussed opportunities in agriculture, logistics, and reopening the Kars–Gyumri railway. Nairi Petrosyan also joined the meeting.

📍Today I met with regional & local authorities and tourism representatives at the Vayots Dzor Governor’s Office. I presented the TRIP program, aimed at developing 7 tourism clusters and strengthening wine, wellness, adventure & cultural tourism across Armenia.

Աշխատանքային համդիպում Վայոց Ձորում։

I met with AmCham Armenia Board members and the business community. Presented our economic policy, priorities and trends. Expanding U.S. investment, American brands’ presence and Armenia’s exports to the U.S. remain top priorities. Also discussed TRIPP & Crossroad of Peace.

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I met with Anoushirvan Bandpey, Deputy Minister for Tourism of I.R. Iran. We discussed boosting tourism ties and visitor flows. 179K Iranians visited Armenia in 2024; 166K more in Jan–Nov 2025 already.

At an event organized by AmCham Armenia, I highlighted the Aug 8 Washington agreements as key not only for peace and open communications, but for new regional opportunities. With the U.S., the world’s No.1 economy, we’re advancing major projects, incl. TRIPP.

Հանդիպում Հայաստանում Ամերիկայի առևտրի պալատի ներկայացուցիչների և դեսպան Քրիստինա Քվինի հետ